Samsung U28E590D
Score: 63/100Samsung QB65R
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Samsung QB65R is a 65-inch commercial 4K LED display with an integrated Tizen signage platform, strong color accuracy and dust-resistant design. It's well-suited for retail, corporate and hospitality use, though its modest brightness and limited ports can be drawbacks.
The Samsung U28E590D is a budget-friendly 28-inch 4K monitor with a fast TN panel, high brightness and basic ergonomic features. It excels for productivity and casual gaming when used via DisplayPort, but suffers from limited viewing angles and lack of HDR.
| Attribute | Samsung U28E590D | Samsung QB65R |
|---|---|---|
28 inches | 65 inchesbest | |
8,294,400 pixelsbest | 8,294,400 pixelsbest | |
60 Hzbest | — | |
370 nitsbest | 350 nits | |
1,000 | 4,000best | |
— | 92 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 8 ms |
| ↓ lower better | 0.16 mmbest | 0.372 mm |
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| Attribute | Samsung U28E590D | Samsung QB65R |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 28 inches | 65 inches |
Panel Type | TN | LED |
Brightness (nits) | 370 nits | 350 nits |
Static Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 4000 |
Response Time (ms) | 1 ms | 8 ms |
Pixel Pitch (mm) | 0.160 mm | 0.372 mm |
Power & Energy(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 32 W | 128 W |
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Professional reviewers praised the U28E590D for its sharp 4K image, 1.07 billion color capability and the inclusion of DisplayPort 1.2 that enables 4K at 60 Hz, as well as its flicker-free and Eye Saver technologies. However, they criticized the TN panel's poor off-axis performance, the lack of full gamma control, the absence of HDR and the missing HDCP 2.2 support, which limits playback of protected 4K media.
Everyday users consistently commend the monitor's crisp, sharp picture, its usefulness for multitasking and its good value for a 4K display, especially when paired with MacBooks. Recurring complaints focus on the inability to stream protected 4K content, narrow viewing angles, occasional dead pixels, a flimsy stand, and the HDMI 30 Hz limitation.
Professional reviewers consider the QB65R a dependable, feature-rich commercial display, praising its Tizen platform and color accuracy while noting the modest 350 nits brightness as a limitation.
Everyday users appreciate the ease of installation, sharp visuals, and built-in Wi-Fi, but criticize the brightness in well-lit areas and occasional software sluggishness.
“Crisp, sharp image”
“Great for multitasking”
“Perfect for MacBooks”
